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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 125.90 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 125.90 and 57.03 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 125.90 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/125.90 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 125.90 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 7,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180.08/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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